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Meet Our Founder

A Northern Virginia native, Sharnay Morrison was raised in Portsmouth, VA—a vibrant, historically rich urban community known for its deep cultural roots, entrepreneurship, fine art, and talent. Guided by her Rastafarian faith, Sharnay embraces a lifestyle grounded in holistic health and wellness.

Her journey in healthcare began in 2013 as a Patient Care Technician, quickly advancing by 2016 to specialize in EKG Holter analysis and interpretation. From 2019 to 2022, Sharnay traveled the country as an accomplished Certified Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician, Cardiac Stress Technician, and senior EKG technician. Blending over a decade of hands-on cardiac expertise with her holistic core values, she leads with a mission to bring accessible, life-saving knowledge to her community.

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The Catalyst

Tragedy struck in October 2020 when Sharnay lost her beloved grandmother, Joann Lavern Sears, to a fatal heart attack that led to cardiac arrest. This profound loss served as the catalyst for the Panaam Heart Association. Combining her ten years of experience, a passion for service, a drive for learning, and a deep dedication to cardiology, Sharnay built the foundation for a premier medical emergency training company.

Panaam Heart Association officially launched on June 6, 2025, initially operating as a fully mobile safety training organization. Expanding to meet growing demand, the association acquired its first physical location in Virginia Beach in August 2026, offering students a dedicated space for hands-on skills testing and in-person lectures.


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Together Forever

Joann Lavern Sears | James Gilbert Sears

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Our Mission

To empower individuals age 8 and older with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to act decisively during medical emergencies. Through community outreach, strategic partnerships, and sponsorship, the Panaam Heart Association strives to be a premier medical emergency training provider—advocating for holistic wellness and the prevention of diabetes, cardiac disease, and common illnesses within the underserved Pan African American community.

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